IMMEDIATE OPENING Substitute Teacher (40%) / Instructional Aide (60%) (Leichtman-Levine High School)

LA Alliance

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. Alliance is seeking entrepreneurial educators who are passionate about innovating to transform the lives of children in communities where they are needed most. Alliance teachers don’t have to choose between the benefits of a small community school and a large, cutting-edge organization—teachers enjoy the support of a large network of 28 campuses, with the close-knit feel of a small school of up to only 150 students per grade. Alliance is an ideal place for educators who thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration in the service of strong results for our students. Alliance educators collaborate and mentor one another, and they embrace professional development and coaching to grow and hone their craft. Alliance’s social justice mission also supports our restorative justice approach to student discipline, keeping students where they learn best—in classrooms. The Instructional Aide assists teachers in the supervision and instructional support of students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid 30-day substitute teaching permit or California Teaching Credential
A high school diploma or the equivalent, and
Two years of college (48 units), or
An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college (or higher), or
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction
At least 0-2 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and teaching in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning.
Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their teaching craft.
Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

Drive outstanding student achievement for all students in your classroom and support colleagues in driving student achievement school-wide.
Leverage Alliance resources and support to develop and implement powerfully engaging curricula and lessons designed to prepare all students to succeed in college and beyond.
Utilize a wide variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities for deep understanding for all learners, including students with special needs.
Utilize a variety of data and technology to drive instruction and intervention.
Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and supportive learning environment that excites and invests students in learning.
Create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement with a drive toward student achievement and college and career readiness.
Work collaboratively with families and Alliance colleagues to support the achievement of all students and the mission and vision of the school.
Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Operates and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Help students master the equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and/or instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.
Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, break periods, or field trips.
Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules.
Provide information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned.
Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.
Participate in staff meetings as required by job assignment.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.